Nate Dunn, M.S.

Data, Software, and Happiness

August 11, 2017March 8, 2018 Nate Dunn, M.S.

This month I had the privilege of attending the TrainingPeaks 2017 Endurance Coaching Summit (ECS) in Boulder, CO. While in Boulder, I had a great time meeting other coaches and getting to know a few of the faces behind TrainingPeaks.

Transplant

In Sickness and Health

July 10, 2017March 8, 2018 Nate Dunn, M.S.

Bait and Switch

My wife Christy and I met in college. She was a Nursing major, I was studying Exercise Science. Let’s be honest, I wasn’t doing a ton of studying. When I asked Christy to meet up in our college library I wanted to get to know her better, not learn more about the history of western art.

Sports Nutrition

Staying Hydrated on the Bike: Does It Even Matter?

May 7, 2017April 4, 2018 Nate Dunn, M.S.

Hydration advice can be confusing. Over the last 20 years, strategies have ranged from “drink to maximum tolerance” to “ intentional strategic dehydration”. In this article we’ll take a closer look at the spectrum of hydration research then draw from science to create basic guidelines for your next race.

Training

VO2max: How to Build it Higher

February 15, 2017March 24, 2018 Nate Dunn, M.S.

Most cyclists are familiar with VO2max. The upper limit of oxygen consumption during exercise has been studied since the 1920’s and is widely recognized as a fundamental measure of exercise capacity [1, 2]. Before we look at how VO2max relates to your cycling, let’s start with a basic definition.

Sports Nutrition

3 Strategies to Get Lean and Stay Lean

December 1, 2016March 8, 2018 Nate Dunn, M.S.

When it comes to riding a bike, whether accelerating out of a corner or going up a hill, being leaner is generally better [1]. Losing weight isn’t rocket science. Body mass goes down when energy demand outstrips supply. If the energy equation is so simple, why is getting lean such a battle for many cyclists?

Author: Nate Dunn, M.S.

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